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The Few, the Proud, the Protected — Provisions in SCRA That Financial Institutions Must Be Aware Of

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The Act was revisited frequently in the 20 th Century and became the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in December 2003. Members of the Army and Air National Guard, provided they have been called to respond to a national emergency and their period of active duty is more than 30 days in a row. All active-duty Reserve personnel.

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The Need for a FinCEN Database

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The US is at a disadvantage without a national beneficial ownership registry. . The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) led the way as the first international body to set global standards on beneficial ownership in 2003 as part of a strong CDD program. Is a national beneficial ownership database in the works? Learn More.

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SMBs Account For One-Third Of Global Employment

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It’s a phrase said so often that it’s almost become a cliche for nations around the world: Small businesses are the backbone of their economies. The firm’s latest World Employment Social Outlook report, released this week, examined a steady increase in SMBs’ worldwide share of employment from 2003 through 2016.

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Impact of Covid-19 Felt in the Shared National Credit Reviews Released by Bank Regulators

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” SNC (pronounced like the candy bar but without the “ers”) stands for the Shared National Credit Program, which, since 1977, has assessed risk in the largest and most complex credits shared by multiple regulated financial institutions. Loan reviews are completed in the first and third calendar quarters each year.

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American Dream Mega Mall Opens In Mega eCommerce Era

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million gallon water park, a beach kept at 87 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, a Sea Life aquarium, a regulation National Hockey League skating rink and an aviary featuring local birds, among other features. Those include a 1.5 Since that time, New Jersey has experienced five governors.

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U.S. Department of Education Axes Arbitration Provisions in Final Student Loan Rules

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Department of Education recently announced final regulations , effective July 1, 2023, designed to expand and improve the major student loan discharge programs authorized by the Higher Education Act. We commented on the Department’s proposed regulations when they were issued last summer.

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CardX CEO: Ban On Card Surcharge Ban May Lead to Lower Interchange Fees

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As noted in this space by Karen Webster, the ban on the ban – where, now, in New York, surcharges are allowed when merchants post total prices for transactions – shows the inefficiencies of regulation that supersede card networks’ own rules governing merchant activities.

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